Prohibited activity: Portland (Princess Margaret) Island and surrounding area
Issued: May 01, 2014
Issued 2014-05-01 (YYYY-MM-DD)
Time 15:36:31
Prohibited Activity Order
Pursuant to Section 7(1) of the National Parks General Regulations, the following activities are hereby prohibited by order of the Superintendent, Gulf Islands National Park Reserve of Canada:
Location: Portland (Princess Margaret) Island and surrounding area
Other than for park management purposes or by written authorization from the Superintendent:
• All persons and vessels (including human, wind and motor powered vessels) are prohibited from going ashore on the following areas:
- Brackman Island
- Pellow Islets
- Isabella Islet
The purpose of this order is to prevent the disturbance of important resting, nesting and feeding areas for resident and migratory birds, and to protect designated special preservation areas due to their ecological and / or cultural sensitivity.
Contravention of this order may result in fines or court prosecution under regulations pursuant to the Canada National Parks Act.
Effective Date: 1 May 2014
Jim GREENFIELD, Acting Superintendent, Gulf Islands National Park Reserve
